Graduation celebrations in China
We were absolutely thrilled to bring our graduation ceremonies to China this year, with ceremonies in Shanghai and Beijing. Seeing our 2015–2025 graduates celebrate their hard-earned achievements alongside family and friends at home was nothing short of spectacular. We can't wait to be back in 2027.
Our graduates crossed the stage in front of a delegation of University of Sheffield staff, including our President and Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts. Guests heard inspiring speeches from fellow graduates as well as our President and Vice-Chancellor while also having the opportunity to network and reminisce on their experiences of Sheffield.
Our events also featured interactive photo opportunities, a professional photographer, bespoke graduation gowns and were livestreamed to extend the celebration to friends and family further afield.
It was a privilege to meet so many of our graduates, future students and alumni in China. Seeing the pride of our graduates and their families, it was clear how much it meant to them that we were hosting graduation celebrations in their home country, and that they continue to feel a strong connection to Sheffield.
Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor
China Graduation 2027
We will be holding graduation celebrations in Shanghai on Saturday 13 March 2027*. Our China graduation celebration events are a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with family and friends who may be unable to travel to Sheffield and are open to all graduates whether you have attended a ceremony in person in Sheffield or not.
*Please note that our graduation ceremonies are a paid event with the cost of attending to be confirmed when invitations are issued.
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March 2026 graduation ceremonies in China
Graduation celebrations in Shanghai and Beijing - March 2026
Please note that the dates published on this web page are subject to change. The exact date and time of the graduation graduation ceremony will not be confirmed until you receive your invitation.
While every effort will be made to host graduation ceremonies as planned, the University may cancel, delay, or postpone its graduation ceremonies due to circumstances beyond its control or where ceremonies can no longer reasonably or safely take place.
In the event of any postponement or cancellation, the University will communicate this clearly on its website and will contact each attending student directly with as much notice as is reasonably practical.
The University will not be liable for any costs incurred by either the graduand or guests due to postponement or cancellation of the event. This includes, but is not limited to, travel, accommodation and subsistence costs or any loss of business or earnings.
Therefore, the University strongly advises that graduands and their guests ensure they have sufficient insurance protection to cover any losses they may incur as a result of postponement or cancellation of ceremonies and book flexible rates for travel and accommodation wherever possible.